Levels Grass Fed 100% Whey Protein, No GMOs, Unflavored, 5LB

Very tasty and works well in a protein smoothie.

I was looking for a clean whey protein without sweeteners or artificial flavors, and this one checks all the boxes. It mixes smoothly into smoothies, oatmeal, and even coffee without clumping. Since it’s unflavored, it doesn’t add sweetness, but that also makes it versatile for cooking or baking. The bag is a little bulky at 5 lbs, so I transferred some into a smaller container for daily use. Great quality and value for the size.

For the last six months or so, I've been aiming to eat at least 160 grams of protein every day. I find it almost impossible to hit that mark without the use of protein powder and/or bars. But I was nervous going the whey route at first because I previously had super painful digestive reactions to another powder, enough that it actually swore me off dairy products in general for a few years. The digestibility aspect is what initially brought me to the listing for this Levels protein powder. What left me buying it over other grass-fed whey products, though, was the promise of a "lightly sweetened" product. Most protein powders are *entirely* too sweet for my taste, and generally involve artificial sweeteners that leave a cloying aftertaste. I started with the vanilla flavor, and it was perfect for my needs. One scoop in a blender bottle with 4 ounces of oat milk and 12 ounces of cold brew coffee -- I never had any problems with blending it and the flavor was present but not overpowering against the coffee. I came back and ordered a 5 pound container of vanilla but received chocolate instead (I assume this was an Amazon problem, not a Levels problem). I was out of the previous container, so I used the chocolate anyway. It has the same positive qualities as the vanilla, it just isn't what I would consider particularly chocolatey. I add some cocoa powder if I really want a mocha vibe for my protein coffee. I also bought a 5 pound container of the unflavored powder to use in my overnight oatmeal. It's perfect for that application, blending smoothly with a little water, honey, cinnamon, and Greek yogurt when mixed with a fork (before adding the oats and some berries). I've eaten this every weekday morning for months with none of the digestive issues that previously drove me away from whey. Overall this product is exactly what I was looking for in a protein powder and is now my go-to option.

Exactly what I was looking for in an unflavored whey protein powder i.e. no funky taste, mixes well with water/skim milk (plus no grittiness) and no bloating. Will get this again.

This is the cleanest whey protein powder I have been able to find; especially for the price. One scoop has 25 grams of protein, and I use this mixed with berries, almonds, macadamia milk, and collagen after resistance training, or sometimes I will throw in some seeds and kale and use it as a meal replacement. I find that it is fairly filling, when used the way I do, and it is effective at helping me get through the day without snacking, while helping build and maintain muscle. This dissolves very easily into liquid, but I blend it with other things, and it gets very frothy. It is a guilt free protein powder, and I have peace of mind that when using it; which you can't put a price on.